User Review: La Sportiva Makalu

La Sportiva Makalu
Above: The current Makalu, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed January 14, 2007 by Todd

Rating:
Use: Hike, camp, very rough trails.. Duck Hunting!
Break-in Period: few months at least
Weight: 5 to 10 pounds I'd say.
Price Paid: $225

I purchased the Makalu in the mid '90s and I still wear them. My Asolo boots blew out and I had to use these on a duck hunting trip last month (over 10 years later).

I've had many different brand of boots and I have not found a single brand that can stand up to the beating I throw them. This is the only boot that has lasted as long and strong.

The only drawback is the break-in time. If you can't tough it out for the first month of use, you're not going to like this boot. All that tough leather takes time to conform to your foot.

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Backcountry.com 2 purchase options:	Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Men's	$229.46	Buy Now
Backcountry.com 2 purchase options:	Makalu Mountaineering Boot - Women's	$229.46	Buy Now